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Trails with Trailhead Parking in Ohio
Ohio has 785 trails with trailhead parking in this directory, across 250 cities and towns — Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Akron and 246 more. A trailhead lot you can actually park in — and the ones that fill by mid-morning.
The 250 most-reviewed in Ohio
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.
Hocking Hills State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 17,731 reviews
Scenic park with hiking trails, archery, fishing, swimming & more amid waterfalls, cliffs & gorges.
Rocky River Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 7,766 reviews
Woodland park split by the Rocky River, offering hiking trails with bird & deer sightings.
Maumee Bay State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,170 reviews
Park along Lake Erie with a lodge, cottages & golf course set amid scenic, wildlife-filled meadows.
Brandywine Falls
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,855 reviews
Scenic waterfall cascading 65 ft. into a lush gorge, with viewpoints from upper & lower boardwalks.
Highbanks Metro Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,373 reviews
Native American burial grounds, 100-ft.-high bluffs with river views & 11 miles of hiking trails.
Winton Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 5,279 reviews
County-owned park offering camping, hiking, golf, paddleboating on a lake, a working farm & more.
Sharon Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,016 reviews
Recreation area with paved trails, golf, boating, an indoor playground & a village museum.
Wildwood Preserve Metropark
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,830 reviews
Wildlife habitat & recreational area, site of a historic manor house with tours & cultural events.
Ash Cave
4.9 ★★★★★ 4,230 reviews
Enormous natural cavern with a waterfall surrounded by woodlands with hiking trails.
Ohio River Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,228 reviews
Scenic riverside venue with fountains, gardens, walkways, playgrounds, event lawns & restaurants.
Blacklick Woods Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,204 reviews
Popular, 643-acre park featuring wooded trails, wildlife sightings, picnic areas & other activities.
RiverScape MetroPark
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,159 reviews
Park along the Great Miami River, offering winter ice-skating, community events & floral plantings.
Portage Lakes State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 4,319 reviews
A magnet for boaters, this park features 8 lakes as well as camping spots & picnic shelters.
Mill Creek Park - North End
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,658 reviews
A 2,657 acre riverside park, open since 1891, with waterfalls, a gorge & 15 miles of walking trails.
Sharon Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,685 reviews
Lake, jogging trails, nature walks & playground featured in 761-acre preserve with forests & fields.
Inniswood Metro Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,541 reviews
Nature preserve featuring formal gardens & lawns, a trail, with a center for workshops & a library.
Mohican-Memorial State Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,536 reviews
A nature retreat with forests, a river gorge, canoeing & fishing plus cabins, campgrounds & a lodge.
Blendon Woods Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,536 reviews
This 653-acre park offers a waterfowl refuge & a nature center plus disc golf & ice-skating.
Cox Arboretum MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,453 reviews
Scenic retreat with gardens & a butterfly habitat, plus walking trails & classes for all ages.
Hoover Reservoir Dam, Park & Dock
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,571 reviews
Large natural space with a lake offering boating, fishing & bird-watching including bald eagles.
Toledo Botanical Garden
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,393 reviews
The area's only botanical hub features 60+ sprawling acres filled with gardens, plants & sculptures.
Miami Whitewater Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,242 reviews
4,345-acre oasis providing wooded hiking trails, a golf course, campsite & a lake for water sports.
Buck Creek State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,381 reviews
Rolling hills with hiking & bridle trails, a lake for fishing & boating, plus campsites & cottages.
Salt Fork State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,305 reviews
Large state park spanning 17,229 acres on a lake with marinas, boat ramps, hiking trails & a beach.
Scioto Audubon Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,145 reviews
Bird habitats plus hiking, fishing, volleyball, dog parks & a climbing wall on 120 riverside acres.
Hayden Falls Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,135 reviews
Park featuring a 35-ft. waterfall & an overlook accessed via a boardwalk, plus picnic tables.
Coe Lake Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,845 reviews
Relaxed lakeside park offering 2- and 3-playground areas, plus picnic tables, hiking paths, lakeside fishing and a zipline.
Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,777 reviews
Tree-lined hiking trails along sandstone cliffs or at the foot of a gorge dotted with waterfalls.
West Branch State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,890 reviews
Camping & hiking locale with a meadow, woods & a 2,650-acre lake with forks & coves.
Oak Openings Preserve Metropark
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,750 reviews
Spacious preserve features summer & winter recreation, an interactive nature center & a playground.
Mosquito Creek Lake
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,919 reviews
Nearly 2,500 acres with trails, camping & hunting, plus a large lake for boating & fishing.
Solstice Steps
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,630 reviews
Park offering a playground, picnic tables, and grills, plus a lake and a volleyball court.
Three Creeks Metro Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,632 reviews
This sizable park with trails, sports facilities & dog areas also offers fishing, boating & more.
Rocky River Nature Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,453 reviews
Educational center offering wildlife exhibits, a river observation deck & a bird-feeding station.
Eastwood MetroPark
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,608 reviews
A scenic outdoor area with a lake, river, picnic shelters & a playground, plus hiking trails.
Buckeye Lake State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,556 reviews
Swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking & grilling offered in Ohio's oldest state park.
Huntington Beach Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,369 reviews
103-acre park on Lake Erie offers fishing, swimming, trails, picnic areas & an old water tower.
Indian Run Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,414 reviews
Serene, forested urban oasis with a stream, scenic cascading waterfall & nature trails.
Glen Helen Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,215 reviews
Quiet reserve with walks amid 400-year-old trees, waterfalls & wildflowers, plus a raptor center.
Cascade Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,310 reviews
This 135-acre park features a waterfall along the Black River, sandstone gorges & picnic areas.
Antrim Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,256 reviews
This expansive community resource offers multiple sports fields & courts, plus walking trails.
Headlands Beach State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,192 reviews
Enormous, year-round sandy beach, the largest in Ohio, popular with picnickers & swimmers.
Griggs Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,191 reviews
Riverfront spot offering boating, trails, nature preserves, lighted woods & a disc-golf course.
Charleston Falls Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,951 reviews
County park with forest & prairie, hiking trails, a nature boardwalk & a picturesque waterfall.
International Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,123 reviews
Park featuring a volleyball court, barbecue grill, and picnic tables, plus city views.
Prairie Oaks Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,927 reviews
Sprawling prairies for natural play, hiking & birding, plus creek & lakes for boating & fishing.
Boettler Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,874 reviews
Recreational park offering hiking, sports venues, protected wetlands & a historic schoolhouse.
North Chagrin Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,832 reviews
Wildlife-rich area with woodland & wetland trails to Buttermilk Falls Preserve & Squire's Castle.
Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,829 reviews
Park with 10 formal gardens, a nature trail & the Swamp Forest boardwalk, plus classes & workshops.
Mill Stream Run Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,857 reviews
Year-round destination for outdoor recreation, including hiking, swimming, boating & sledding.
Price Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,864 reviews
18.5-acre park housing a fishing pond & playground, with picnic shelters & tennis/basketball courts.
Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,778 reviews
Limestone & dolomite gorges offering varied hiking paths, some with wooden walkways & lookouts.
Voice of America MetroPark
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,824 reviews
Sprawling greenspace featuring a stocked lake for fishing & boating, a dog park & a paved trail.
Sippo Lake Park-East
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,784 reviews
Park on a lake, offering boating, fishing & hiking, plus a library & nature/culture center.
Nickel Plate Beach ( Huron, OH )
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,818 reviews
This lakefront stretch of sandy beach features picnic facilities, volleyball courts & a playground.
Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,697 reviews
Scenic park with waterfalls and cliffs along the Licking River, plus paved and unpaved hiking trails.
Wendy Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,760 reviews
Lakefront tree-lined park offering fishing & boating opportunities, plus volleyball courts.
Garfield Park Reservation
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,769 reviews
Wetland habitat offering walking trails, a nature center, picnic areas & bird-watching.
Homestead Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,684 reviews
44-acre park with outdoor & water activities, train-station replica, caboose & 3/4-mile paved trail.
West Creek Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,611 reviews
Upland & wetland landscape offers trails, picnic areas & a building with water management workshops.
Coffman Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,630 reviews
105-acre park with a historic 19th-c. home, amphitheater, playground, public art & skating rink.
Walnut Beach Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,651 reviews
A large range of water-based & sporting activities are available at this lakeside city park.
Sugarcreek MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,486 reviews
Nature area with soft-surface trails amid diverse landscapes, plus picnic sites & a play area.
Slate Run Metro Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,468 reviews
Picnic-friendly farm presenting life on an 1800s homestead (with an adjacent park featuring playgrounds).
Woodland Mound
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,494 reviews
1,066-acre landscape with Ohio River Valley views, offering disc golf, a wet playground & boat ramp.
Thomas A. Cloud Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,550 reviews
Neighborhood park featuring a soccer field, baseball diamond & tennis court, plus a splash pad.
Glacier Ridge Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,482 reviews
Marshy wetland park with various birds, a boardwalk, trails & a viewing tower, plus facilities.
Carriage Hill MetroPark
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,479 reviews
City park featuring an 1880s-era farm with activities & a visitor center, a lake & nature trails.
Fernbank Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,476 reviews
Regional site for river fishing with hiking & biking trails, playground, picnics & rental shelters.
Delco Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,445 reviews
Sprawling, family-friendly space with ball fields, volleyball courts, a BMX track and a playground.
Cowan Lake State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,507 reviews
Camping & cabin rentals are available in this 1,075-acre park that offers hiking, boating & fishing.
Rocky River Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,385 reviews
Scenic lakefront spot with playground, picnic tables & grills, sledding hills & observation decks.
Lake Anna Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,445 reviews
Scenic city park featuring a flower show, fountains, a gazebo and swans, plus walking paths and benches.
Taylorsville MetroPark
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,405 reviews
Scenic forestland with historic ruins, a river & facilities for camping, fishing, hiking & biking.
Cottell Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,395 reviews
46-acre green space with many sports fields & courts, a fishing pond, playgrounds & picnic shelters.
Viaduct Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,334 reviews
Park featuring hiking trails, a tunnel and waterfalls, plus an overlook.
Hills & Dales MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,299 reviews
Park featuring woodlands, creeks & native plant life, with hiking trails, picnic areas & monuments.
Kenneth J. Sims Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,374 reviews
Lakeside park with a playground and a sand beach for kids as well as a pier, disc golf and walking paths.
Shoreline Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,300 reviews
Recreation area along Lake Erie featuring a playground, picnic tables, fishing & concessions.
Juilfs Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,242 reviews
Tranquil park with a playground, walking trails and baseball fields.
Snyder Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,321 reviews
Vast park offering a playground, splash pad and tennis courts for relaxation and recreation.
Delhi Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,290 reviews
Community green space featuring sports fields, a small pond, picnic tables & a skate park.
Englewood MetroPark
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,233 reviews
Visitors can fish, bird-watch & picnic in 1,900 acres of forests & wetlands with 3 waterfalls.
Lake Erie Bluffs
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,180 reviews
Lakeside park featuring high bluffs and a 50-foot observation tower for bird-watching.
Scioto Mile Promenade
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,204 reviews
Downtown riverfront promenade, featuring bike trails, fountains and green space.
French Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,178 reviews
Bucolic 275-acre park of woods, meadows & trails centered on an early 1900s mansion used for events.
Hudson Springs Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,132 reviews
Large, 260-acre park with a huge lake for fishing, plus walking trails & pavilions.
Scioto Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,140 reviews
218-acre state park with views of the Scioto River Valley, plus boating, fishing & hiking trails.
David Fortier River Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,115 reviews
Area featuring a stone-staircase-lined quarry, waterfall and river, plus a covered bridge.
Germantown MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,086 reviews
This 1,665-acre park has an underground nature center, elevated boardwalks & miles of scenic trails.
Great Falls of Tinkers Creek
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,080 reviews
Urban falls tumbling 15 ft. over a wide swath of sandstone cliff in Viaduct Park, near mill ruins.
Honey Run Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,075 reviews
Park offering a waterfall, miles of hiking trails, and a public restroom.
Keehner Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,121 reviews
123-acre park with 2 playgrounds, tennis courts, rentable picnic shelters & walking trails.
Paint Creek State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,120 reviews
Lakeside park with fishing, boating & swimming, plus camping & hiking amid streams or rolling hills.
Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,097 reviews
Park with an amphitheater, tennis courts, a fishing pond & fields for soccer, softball & disc golf.
Zaleski State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,063 reviews
Backpacking & horse-riding trails, plus a landmark sawmill & the reputedly haunted Moonville Tunnel.
Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,054 reviews
Verdant park known for its fishing piers, trail loops & the largest inland pond in the country.
Ledges Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 983 reviews
Trailhead for 200-yard walk to Ledges Overlook, a rock promontory with expansive valley views.
Acacia Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,006 reviews
Passive park of 155 acres with a paved loop trail, a clubhouse & a regular schedule of guided walks.
Rentschler Forest MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 971 reviews
Picturesque open space featuring walking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds & river views.
Christmas Run Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,000 reviews
Family-friendly community park featuring a playground, basketball courts, a tennis court and a volleyball court.
Strouds Run State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 990 reviews
Hunting, fishing, hiking & swimming are featured in this state park in the Appalachian foothills.
Glenwood Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 961 reviews
335 acres of prairie, forest & wetland habitat with walking trails, a kids’ garden & a gift shop.
Stubbs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 961 reviews
Wooded 300-acre park featuring a disc golf course, walking paths, ponds, picnic tables, playgrounds and an amphitheater.
Woodlands Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 956 reviews
Large park housing a disc-golf course, Fort Imagination (a community-funded playground) & more.
Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 974 reviews
Narrow green space named for Cincinnati’s first African-American mayor, with walking & bike trails.
Miller Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 962 reviews
14-acre lakeside park with picnic tables, BBQs & a gazebo, plus a trail, fishing pier & boat launch.
Smolen-Gulf Covered Bridge
4.8 ★★★★★ 918 reviews
Park featuring the world's longest covered bridge and other wooden spans.
Pickerington Ponds Metro Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 930 reviews
A popular destination for bird watching, this park also has trails for hiking, jogging & biking.
Xenia Station
4.6 ★★★★★ 922 reviews
Free splash park, bike-trail hub with picnic spots, playground and history exhibits.
Faurot Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 936 reviews
89-acre site offering ball fields & volleyball courts, plus a skate park, splash pad & picnic areas.
Schoepfle Gardens
4.9 ★★★★★ 849 reviews
Bordered by the Vermilion River, this park features landscaping & natural woodlands.
Chapin Forest Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 848 reviews
Expansive, well-maintained park featuring hiking trails that provide views of Lake Erie, plus a playground and an overlook.
Sycamore Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 863 reviews
Popular park featuring hiking trails, a playground, tennis courts and more, plus river access.
Wallace Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 878 reviews
Sandy beach, lakeside park with lifeguards, volleyball courts and picnic tables.
Walbridge Park Inc.
4.5 ★★★★★ 892 reviews
Popular green space offering trails along the Maumee River, a playground & several picnic shelters.
Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 823 reviews
Family-friendly green space with a large playground, a fishing pond & a spacious fenced dog run.
Alley Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 816 reviews
Public park featuring picnic areas and a covered bridge, plus trails, a pond, and canoeing.
Cullen Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 874 reviews
Lakeside park, known for its docks and ramps for launching boats, with a trail that leads to a peninsula.
Possum Creek MetroPark
4.6 ★★★★★ 836 reviews
Conservation area with prairies, woodlands, a lake & ponds for fishing, camping, gardening & more.
Chestnut Ridge Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 806 reviews
Mountain-biking routes and boardwalk trails join for a hilly park with picnic tables, playgrounds and a pond.
Miller Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 782 reviews
Conservatory preserving plants from around the world, plus scenic gardens, set in a wooded area.
Shawnee Lookout
4.6 ★★★★★ 801 reviews
River-view, 1,515-acre park with golf, trails & historic buildings plus archaeological earthworks.
Nike Site Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 799 reviews
Compact, dog-friendly community green space with a pool, athletic fields, grills & a fitness course.
Black River Reservation Days Dam
4.7 ★★★★★ 770 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic tables, and grills, plus paved and natural walking and biking trails, and a waterfall.
Big Run Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 837 reviews
Sprawling wooded park offers wetlands, soap box derby events, a simple playground & various trails.
Bill Yeck Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 748 reviews
Park featuring winding, well-marked trails for hiking and running, as well as soccer fields and playgrounds.
Aurora Sunny Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 753 reviews
Clean, serene park with a walking path around a lake plus paddling and row boats.
Lake Alma State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 803 reviews
Featuring a serene lake & creek, this forested park offers campsites, 3 hiking trails & fishing.
Coulby Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 762 reviews
Park featuring a pool, a bandstand, pavilions, a fishing pond, a trail, sports facilities & more.
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 730 reviews
Scenic nature preserve featuring well-paved walking trails for family members and their dogs.
Oak Grove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 739 reviews
Family-friendly recreation area featuring dog parks, baseball and soccer fields, and archery ranges.
Dogwood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 753 reviews
City park offering wooded areas, a basketball court & playground, plus picnic spots & a nearby pool.
Liberty Park, Twinsburg Ledges Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 712 reviews
Vast outdoor space offering hiking trails along rock formations, woods and meadows, plus a nature center.
Patricia Allyn Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 726 reviews
Laid-back, well-kept park featuring playgrounds, sports fields plus a disc golf course and trails.
Farnsworth Metropark
4.8 ★★★★★ 696 reviews
Narrow stretch of green space on the Maumee River with a trail, playground & boat/kayak launch.
Mary Virginia Crites Hannan Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 705 reviews
Wooded park with a splash pad and playgrounds, popular for family outings.
Hannah Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 681 reviews
Picturesque park with walking trails, plus tennis & basketball courts, a baseball field & more.
Silver Springs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 668 reviews
Public park with playgrounds, picnic and grill areas, athletic facilities, and a campground.
Blue Limestone Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 677 reviews
Neighborhood recreation area with a playground, walking trails & a fishing hole in a former quarry.
Sebald MetroPark
4.6 ★★★★★ 674 reviews
Park with creek access for swimming and exploration, plus playgrounds, and picnic areas.
Thompson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 671 reviews
Local complex featuring athletic fields, paved trails, a playground & a hill for sledding.
Twin Creek MetroPark
4.7 ★★★★★ 653 reviews
Peaceful area offering hiking & horseback riding trails, creek fishing, campsites & picnic shelters.
Riverfront Park Miamisburg
4.6 ★★★★★ 656 reviews
Park featuring cycling lanes, picnic areas, and a playground, plus a splash pad and ping-pong tables.
Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 656 reviews
Park offering picnicking facilities, a pond, and activities such as disc golf.
Fancyburg Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 623 reviews
Vast space featuring multiple playgrounds, ball fields, tennis courts and soccer fields.
Heritage Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 635 reviews
Local park along the Great Miami River offering ball fields (some paved),, a dog park and disc golf, plus boat ramps for kayaking. There’s also a playground.
Paine Falls Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 647 reviews
Park featuring a waterfall, picnic tables, and a public restroom, plus turtles.
Horseshoe Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 658 reviews
Wooded lakeside park featuring a playground, a pavilion and shaded picnic spots, plus trails.
Scioto Grove Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 622 reviews
Riverfront, 620-acre park providing forested trails, scenic bluffs, a playground & picnic shelters
Colerain Township Parks & Services Department
4.5 ★★★★★ 647 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a playground, a basketball court and a volleyball court.
Mingo Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 617 reviews
Sprawling park with a skate park and river access, plus play areas and courts.
Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 604 reviews
Hiking & fishing in a lakeside park with bird & butterfly habitats popular for nature photography.
Freer Field
4.6 ★★★★★ 616 reviews
Sizable area of woodlands & meadows with 2 miles of hiking trails, a playground & a large field.
Clear Creek Metro Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 588 reviews
Scenic park & nature preserve with forests, wildlife & extensive trails, plus canoeing & fishing.
Indian Riffle Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 613 reviews
Amenity-rich local park featuring a disc golf course, skating area, fishing pond & picnic shelters.
Wolfe Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 612 reviews
Green space with walking trails for dogs and playgrounds, plus sports fields including tennis courts.
Painesville Township Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 593 reviews
Park with a playground and picnic facilities, a pier, and a rentable hall, plus baseball fields.
Glass City Metropark
4.8 ★★★★★ 579 reviews
Waterfront park featuring a splash area, playgrounds and a skating ribbon.
Big Creek Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 586 reviews
Scenic 175-acre area featuring a multiuse lake-to-lake trail, playground, fishing & picnic space.
Brust Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 586 reviews
Park featuring a public restroom, picnic tables, kayak launch, and paved trail for walking, running, and biking.
California Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 598 reviews
This 113-acre forested preserve features a nature center, hiking trails & diverse wildlife.
Granville Recreation District
4.6 ★★★★★ 598 reviews
Park along the TJ Evans bike path featuring a picnic shelter, a play structure & a soccer field.
Woodside Green Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 584 reviews
Park with a natural play area and other playgrounds, plus picnic areas plus baseball fields and trails, as well as canoe, kayak and fishing spots.
Ledges Overlook
4.8 ★★★★★ 571 reviews
National park featuring hiking routes (including some for children), as well as an overlook and picnic tables.
The West Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 570 reviews
Tranquil locale (with an air-conditioned nature center) for hiking and horse riding, plus bird-watching.
Blue Ash Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 578 reviews
Cozy, shady park offering walking paths, barbecue facilities and playground equipment.
Centennial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 578 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring baseball fields and a playground, along with picnic areas, a splash pad and a pond.
Mary Campbell Cave
4.7 ★★★★★ 577 reviews
Sandstone & shale cave in a river gorge once inhabited by a captive young woman.
Franklin Mills Riveredge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 576 reviews
Riverfront recreation area with historic signage as well as waterfalls and biking trails.
Grant Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 586 reviews
This 189-acre natural area with diverse habitats & wildlife offers trails & play areas.
Liberty Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 568 reviews
Clean park for baseball and tennis with a pond, a playground and picnic tables.
Symmes Township Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 566 reviews
60+ acres of green space with paved & dirt trails, 3 playgrounds, picnic shelters & a dog park.
CanalWay Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 554 reviews
Interactive exhibits about nature are featured at this center featuring animals and exhibits, plus a bike park for skating.
Great Seal State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 574 reviews
1,862-acre green area with biking, hiking & equestrian trails, plus campsites, hunting spots & more.
Towner's Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 561 reviews
234-acre wooded park with hiking & cross-country skiing trails, sledding hills & picnic shelters.
Blacklick Woods Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 546 reviews
Vast park, complete with a nature center, a playground and multiple trails for walking, plus an aquarium and kids' activities.
Hubbard Valley Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 557 reviews
Hiking trails & picnic areas in a scenic spot with lake boating & fishing, plus a sledding hill.
Deeds Point MetroPark
4.6 ★★★★★ 564 reviews
Park by the river featuring a dog area plus a fountain.
Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 550 reviews
Kid-friendly city park, featuring a paved path for running, biking and strolling surrounded by nature.
Oxford Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 544 reviews
Large park with an airfield, sports fields, playgrounds, and an aquatic center.
Pacesetter Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 567 reviews
Site features lighted athletic fields, concession stands, a sprawling playground & a skate plaza.
Avery Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 553 reviews
Large park offering community sports activities as well as a playground & parking.
Freedlander Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 564 reviews
Sports fields & courts, an 18-hole disc-golf course, play equipment & a seasonal swimming pool.
Van Buren State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 569 reviews
This state park is set on woodlands surrounding a 45-acre lake & offers boating, fishing & camping.
Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 521 reviews
Large forested area offering river fishing, varied hiking trails & picnic space in a serene setting.
Bechtold Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 553 reviews
Recreational space with picnic shelters, a playground, a basketball court, and a baseball field, plus dog-friendly areas.
North Olmsted Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 548 reviews
Park with a playground and open spaces, plus flea markets from time to time.
Deer Creek Reservoir
4.6 ★★★★★ 536 reviews
Recreational area offering trails for biking and hiking, as well as picnicking and fishing spots.
Swaim Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 523 reviews
Serene gathering place with walking paths, a duck pond & several ball fields & sports courts.
Portage Lakes State Park Beach
4.5 ★★★★★ 546 reviews
Family-friendly beach and swimming spot, along with picnic tables and a playground.
Duke Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 534 reviews
Local park with baseball & soccer fields, a pond, picnic shelters & areas for dog walking.
The Narrows Reserve Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 522 reviews
Tranquil riverfront reserve featuring a mix of wooded trails, a picnic area and raptor center.
Shale Hollow Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 502 reviews
Scenic, tranquil park with forest trails, a small stream, footbridges & natural play areas.
Mitchell Memorial Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 512 reviews
Wooded park on 1,429 acres boasting hiking & mountain-biking trails, fishing & picnic sites.
Shawnee State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 530 reviews
Nature reserve popular with walkers & campers for its lake beaches, boat rentals & picnic spots.
Navarre Park
4 ★★★★☆ 595 reviews
Easygoing neighborhood park with a swimming pool, athletic fields, a playground & paths.
Forest Hill Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 539 reviews
Sprawling park with hiking trails, baseball fields and picnic areas.
Huffman MetroPark
4.5 ★★★★★ 527 reviews
Lakefront recreation area with hiking trails & mountain biking opportunities plus wildlife watching.
Crains Run Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 503 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic shelters, and a bike trail, as well as a public restroom.
Lake Hope State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 513 reviews
Swimming, boating, trails, camping & a lodge lure visitors to this 3,000-acre forested park.
W. W. Knight Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 501 reviews
Serene regional park with trails, a family fishing area & a nature center with kids' programs.
Hoff Woods Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 501 reviews
Laid-back park featuring a playground, picnic shelter, and a lake for relaxed fishing as well as trails.
Oakes Quarry Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 510 reviews
Park featuring a former limestone quarry, plus ponds, trails for hiking and fossilized remains.
Lock 29 Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 497 reviews
Scenic hiking and biking area along a canal with a towpath and train stop.
Forked Run State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 524 reviews
Camping, hiking, fishing, hunting & swimming featured in this historic park with vista views.
Civic Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 518 reviews
Outdoor recreation center with ball fields & basketball courts encircled by a walking & biking path.
Mill Creek Park - South End
4.8 ★★★★★ 472 reviews
2 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Donald Ross & opened to the public in 1928.
Zane Landing Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 522 reviews
Tranquil, leafy riverside park with several war memorials & cruises on a historical riverboat.
Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 486 reviews
Green space with a fishing pond, trail, sports courts & an enclosed playground, plus a skate park.
Cleveland Metroparks
4.8 ★★★★★ 464 reviews
Public park with picnic facilities and a restroom, plus plenty of trails, and events for kids.
Makino Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 463 reviews
Baseball field and enclosed playground for kids with swings and slides.
Daniels Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 483 reviews
Peaceful park featuring picnic tables and basketball courts along with a playground and multiple pavilions.
Cleveland Metroparks Brookside Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 472 reviews
Park offering baseball fields and playgrounds, plus a connection to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
Sundin Fields at Heritage Oak Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 481 reviews
Mason's largest park, with ball fields, playgrounds, charcoal grills, restrooms & paved trails.
Allardale Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 458 reviews
Scenic area with rolling hills offering hiking & equestrian trails, a picnic shelter & indoor lodge.
Lakeshore Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 458 reviews
Paved trail, lakeside park featuring picnic tables, swings and a campground.
Cascade Valley Metro Park - Overlook Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 451 reviews
Paved and scenic loop trail featuring a river overlook.
Triple Creek
4.2 ★★★★☆ 503 reviews
Baseball fields alongside fishing lakes and a fitness trail.
Mission Oaks Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 449 reviews
Picturesque, landscaped gardens offering themed areas, guided tours & workshops.
Embshoff Woods And Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 467 reviews
Outdoor park, featuring trails, playgrounds, sheltered picnic areas and exercise stations.
River Styx Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 447 reviews
Dog-friendly park with a paved trail around a fishing pond plus playgrounds and picnic spots.
Headland Dunes State Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 435 reviews
Spacious beach with walkways through dunes and picnic tables, as well as a lighthouse.
Hoover Dam Nature Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 443 reviews
Popular park featuring a lake and trails, plus picnicking and a disc golf course.
Iron Horse Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 443 reviews
Clean park with a picnic area, a play structure and ball fields for soccer.
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 440 reviews
Laid-back park featuring bike trails and walkways alongside the Ohio & Erie Canal, as well as fishing spots.
Dover City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 437 reviews
Big playground, pond and baseball fields in a family-friendly park.
Aullwood Garden MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 427 reviews
Park known for spring flowers with extensive gardens, woodland hiking trails & a planted prairie.
Oakwoods Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 439 reviews
Wetlands with 2 lakes, woodlands & prairie make up this 227.5-acre site with trails & wildlife.
Plum Creek Park South
4.8 ★★★★★ 418 reviews
Large, wooded park offering a 1.5-mi. nature trail, a playground, 2 fishing ponds & picnic shelters.
Shellabarger Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 462 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic shelter, walking path, basketball court, and soccer field.
East Falls Riverwalk
4.7 ★★★★★ 422 reviews
Park featuring picnic tables and a riverwalk with views of waterfalls, statues, and city buildings.
Hogback Ridge Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 409 reviews
Recreational area with kid-friendly hiking trails along Mill Creek, and picnic tables.
Fossil Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 455 reviews
Visitors can search for 375-million-year-old Devonian fossils in this 5-acre rock quarry with picnic areas.
VOA Park Lake Welcome Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 414 reviews
Relaxed, lakeside park known for its 1.6-mile paved trail, stocked pond, paddleboat rentals and playgrounds.
Withrow Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 411 reviews
Family-friendly outdoor area with a river overlook and several miles of trails, many dog-friendly and shady ones.
Nelson Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 459 reviews
Sizable green space with access to greenway trails, athletic courts, playground & picnic areas.
Austin Badger Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 410 reviews
Park for hiking, biking and trail running, with views, a café and fitness stations.
Clearcreek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 428 reviews
Park with a playground, ball fields, picnic areas, and paved walking path.
Dominick Lofino Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 418 reviews
Laid-back park featuring walking trails, a skate park and tennis courts, plus slides.
Orange Village Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 400 reviews
Community park featuring a playground, tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas, and a dog park.
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